Seven Ages of Britain Episode guide
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Age of Ambition
7/7 A look at how the 20th century saw Britons upturning class hierarchies.
First broadcast: 21 Mar 2010
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Age of Empire
6/7 The story of the British Empire from 1750 to 1900, revealed through its art and treasures.
First broadcast: 14 Mar 2010
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Age of Money
5/7 The story of Britain in the 18th century, as a new 'middle' class emerged.
First broadcast: 07 Mar 2010
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Age of Revolution
4/7 In the 17th century British people learned to question everything, resulting in civil war.
First broadcast: 28 Feb 2010
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Age of Power
3/7 Spanning from Henry VIII's accession in 1509 to Shakespeare's Henry VIII 100 years later.
First broadcast: 14 Feb 2010
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Age of Worship
2/7 Britain's art from the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 to the death of Richard II in 1400.
First broadcast: 07 Feb 2010
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Age of Conquest
1/7 Britain's story through art and treasure, from the Roman invasion to the Norman Conquest.
First broadcast: 31 Jan 2010